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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.51, 13,755.75 and 4,174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.51, 13,755.75 and 4,174.50 is: 6,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.51 : 13,755.75 = 4,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.51/13,755.75 = 4,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.51x = 13,755.75 × 4,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.51x = 57,423,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423,378.38/9,177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.97

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